At a glance
Average net price
$30,892
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.0%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
7,665
In-state tuition
$53,290
Out-of-state tuition
$53,290
Cost of attendance
$69,550
Median earnings (10y)
$70,378
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,266
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 75.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (34%), business (20%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM11%
- Health16%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts34%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services3%
- Business19.6%~1,500 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions15.8%~1,211 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication11.5%~878 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.1%~617 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.3%~482 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.1%~468 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~257 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~189 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.4%~180 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.2%~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.2%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 469 | $58,404 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 452 | $93,622 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 313 | $67,364 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 297 | $118,294 | — |
| History. | Master's | 263 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 252 | $117,088 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 213 | $46,856 | $26,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 211 | $64,963 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 207 | $35,313 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 186 | $42,759 | $24,174 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 178 | $70,955 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 178 | $68,104 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 173 | $57,402 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 166 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 156 | $43,914 | $25,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 146 | $24,098 | $25,238 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 141 | $37,135 | $25,985 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 138 | $22,575 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 127 | $31,432 | $24,098 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 126 | $57,646 | $20,750 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 123 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 112 | $45,183 | $25,937 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 111 | $66,452 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 102 | $76,358 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 98 | $29,636 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 98 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 96 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 96 | — | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 94 | $31,917 | $26,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 94 | $47,481 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 87 | $37,984 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $60,927 | $31,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 76 | $46,787 | $23,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 72 | $44,108 | $26,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 70 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Publishing. | Master's | 62 | $45,038 | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | $26,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 60 | $78,760 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pace University
Pace University is a large institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,665 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pace University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,892 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,290 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $69,550 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $70,378 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pace University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (34% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pace University accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,266. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in New York, New York (city), Pace University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pace University
Q.How much does Pace University cost?
The average net price at Pace University is $30,892 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $69,550.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pace University?
Pace University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pace University?
Pace University admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Pace University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pace University graduate earns $70,378 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pace University?
Published tuition is $53,290 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pace University located?
Pace University is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10038).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pace University at their official website.